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While in the heart of the Historic Third Ward arts and cultural district, bank groups can enjoy creating their own art at Splash Studio, all with a drink in hand. The three-hour experience features a local artist who guides participants through colors, techniques and tips to a personalized finished product that will forever be a Milwaukee souvenir.
The Grohmann Museum at the Milwaukee School of Engineering is home to one of the world’s most comprehensive collections dedicated to the art of human industry and achievement. Three floors of galleries feature themed exhibitions, and a spectacular rooftop sculpture garden depicts the hard work for which Milwaukee citizens are known, showcasing 12 larger-than-life bronze men toiling in the field and foundry,
The Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery offers a historical guided tour that takes visitors back to 1844, when Best and Company was born. A foamy glass of Pabst or Schlitz is included.
Attractive Milwaukee
• Harley-Davidson celebrates its 110th birthday this year, and Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum offers a look at motorcycle history and heritage. Beginning in a 1903 gallery, visitors see the oldest known Harley-Davidson in existence. The company’s longstanding support of the military and the importance of clubs and competition are showcased in classic H-D style.
• The Milwaukee Public Museum, renowned for its research and educational programs, has more than 4.5 million objects and specimens for fans of anthropology, history, zoology, geology and more. The museum’s Dome Theater and Planetarium offers a choice of three unique visual experiences in one venue: See a thrilling 3-D film, an awe-inspiring planetarium show or a magnificent giant-screen film.
• It’s always Miller Time at the Miller Brewery Visitor Center and Girl in the Moon Brewery Shop. Guests are treated to a personal tour in which 155 years of brewing history are explored.
• Bingo, table games, slot machines and poker, along with a wide variety of dining options, are on hand at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino.
Taste Milwaukee
An excursion with Milwaukee Food Tours explores urban and suburban neighborhoods originally settled by Italian, Irish, Polish and German immigrants. The food-focused tours also showcase architectural highlights and cultural hot spots.
Wendy Dobrzynski
Group Tour Manager
Visit Milwaukee
414-287-4222
wdobrzynski@milwaukee.org
